Quotes about Persistence

The universe always favors those who fight for what they want.

What you still need to know is this: before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we've learned as we've moved toward that dream. That's the point at which most people give up. It's the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.

Although we cannot control God's time, it is part of the human condition to want to receive the things we are waiting as quickly as possible.

The universe always helps us fight for our dreams, no matter how foolish they may be. Our dreams are our own, and only we can know the effort required to keep them alive.

Do no be ashamed to make a temporary withdrawal from the field if you see that your enemy is stronger than you; it is not winning or losing a single battle that matters, but how the war ends.

Keep the bicycle moving, because if you stop pedalling, you will fall off.

He closed the door but he knew that, for those who seek to step beyond the threshold, the door is always open. You need only turn the knob.

being constantly subjected to tests of his persistence and courage. So he could not be hasty, nor impatient. If he pushed forward impulsively, he would fail to see the signs and omens.

As practice makes perfect, I cannot but make progress; each drawing one makes, each study one paints, is a step forward.

Not everything you do is going to be a masterpiece, but you get art there and you try and sometimes it really happens. The other times you're just stretching your soul.

Longing desire prayeth always, though the tongue be silent. If thou art ever longing, thou art ever praying.

When your art fails, make better art.